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Meet the largest fleet of authentic, wooden 12 Meter yachts in Newport.

Unforgettable memories await aboard our celebrated fleet.

BOOK YOUR CHARTER

Sailing a 12 is living nautical history.

Our fleet represents the Golden Age of sailing in Newport. 

12 Meter yachts are favorites among serious sailors for their grace and power. But beyond the thrill of the sail, just stepping aboard makes you a part of that yacht’s legendary history. 

Our fleet of classic yachts can accommodate groups of up to 72 guests. We can also help you charter spectator boats to bring groups of up to 350 out on the water. 

Indulge your family, friends, clients, or colleagues in an experience they’ll be talking about for a lifetime. 

Newports 12 Meter yacht fleet

Each of our 12 Meter yachts has her own unique charm and remarkable legacy.

Explore Other Classic Yachts

As a full-service yacht charter company, we work closely with the operators of classic sailing and power yachts out of Newport, RI, to accommodate our clients' needs. Whether you're looking for a spectator boat or planning to host a catered cocktail cruise, we’ll create an unforgettable experience. 

Scout Tender

Scout

TENDER

Scout is a 19-foot hard-bottomed inflatable that can serve well as a race committee or photography boat.

Gansett Power Yacht for Scenic Newport Tour

Gansett

POWER YACHT

Gansett is a stunningly restored Beal & Bunker passenger boat perfect for scenic touring with an open deck plan, plenty of comfortable seating, and modern amenities.

Guest capacity: 49

Rum Runner on Cocktail Cruise in Newport

Rum Runner

POWER YACHT

A Prohibition Era speedster and one of Newport’s fastest charter yachts, Rum Runner is perfect for cocktail cruises and client entertaining.

Guest capacity: 49

Mariner 2 hosting Wedding Party

Mariner III

POWER YACHT

An opulent classic yacht with gorgeous design details and a fully air-conditioned interior, Mariner III is just right for wedding parties, a unique dinner, or a luxurious multi-day excursion.

Guest capacity: 70–90

Sailing Schooner Madeleine in Narragansett Bay

Madeleine

Sailing Schooner

A classic Newport schooner, Madeleine features wooden decks, a cushioned cockpit, and ample seating for comfort and gorgeous views of the Narragansett Bay.


Guest capacity: 49

Adirondack 5 Sailing tour

Adirondack IV

Sailing Schooner

Measuring 90 feet, Adirondack IV is built to look like a traditional wooden sailboat but features modern technology.


Guest capacity: 70

Aquidneck Sailing Schooner

Aquidneck

Sailing Schooner

A traditional gaff-rigged schooner with a dark blue steel hull, Aquidneck is named after the island where Newport is located.

Guest capacity: 49

Intrepid 12 Meter Yacht

Intrepid

l2 US 22

A powerful two-time winner of the America’s Cup, featuring innovative design by Olin Stephens that transformed the approach to 12 Meter yacht design

Heritage on Narragansett Bay

Heritage

l2 US 23

A formidable America’s Cup contender and ocean racing champ that stuns in the Narragansett Bay with her varnished exposed wood hull

Weatherly a favorite of John F Kennedy

Weatherly

l2 US 17

One of only three surviving wooden America’s Cup winners and a favorite of President John F. Kennedy

American Eagle won World Ocean Racing Championship

American Eagle

l2 US 21

America's Cup contender, best known for being Ted Turner’s ocean racer and winner of the first World Ocean Racing Championship

Race Gleam a two time america's cup trail horse

Gleam

l2 US 11

A meticulously restored vintage 12 Meter that served as a two-time America’s Cup Trial Horse

Onawa sailing in Newport RI

Onawa

l2 US 6

A classic beauty designed by W. Starling Burgess, lovingly rebuilt to sail and race

12 Meter Fleet Docked in Newport RI
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